Wednesday Herald

March 19, 2025

Join Us on March 25th for Grandparent's Day

We invite grandparents or a special adult to join us on Tuesday, March 25th for Grandparent's Day! We will celebrate Mass at 9:15 am, followed by a light breakfast and tour. Please do not arrive before 8:30 am so we can allow our daily Mass participants to depart. 

Please have grandparents RSVP with their grandchild(ren)'s name(s) here by March 20th.

For questions, contact Kay Froehlich at kfroehlich@gaparish.org, 513-624-3146

Donations Needed for Grandparents Day

We anticipate that we will have over 400 grandparents and special guests attending Grandparents Day. Donations of breakfast items are most welcome and appreciated! You can drop them off at the school office on Monday, March 24th (preferred) or to the cafeteria on the morning of Tuesday, March 25th. Please click here to sign up to donate.

Spring Book Fair - Save the Date!

Guardian Angels is pleased to sponsor our Spring Scholastic Book Fair, held in the GA library. Make today the day you read something new just for the fun of it! The line-up of titles is fantastic, so look for the flyers coming home soon!

Please mark your calendars to visit our Book Fair and discover your child’s next favorite book!

Book Fair dates: April 7-11

Location: GA Library

Shopping hours: Each class will be assigned their own shopping time during school hours. LUNCH TIME open shopping hours are available as well!!

ONLINE SHOPPING DATES: April 7-20. See our Book Fair webpage for more information!

Electronic payment is highly encouraged, so there is no better time to take advantage of the Book Fair eWallet! Let your child shop the Fair cash-free with our digital payment option. Learn more on our Book Fair homepage and get started creating an account.

If your student used eWallet for the last Scholastic Book Fair and had any remaining funds, you MUST create a new eWallet for the Fall Book Fair. You will have an opportunity to rollover any unused funds that have since been converted to an eGift Card. Please just be sure to sign into your Scholastic Account with the same information so you can be recognized in the system. Your eGift card will be listed as a funding source.

Volunteers Needed for the Spring Book Fair

As always, volunteers are essential to the success of the book fair. Volunteers are invited to sign up at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084BA5AB29A3FC1-55536544-spring

Spring Pictures

Spring Picture Day is Thursday, March 27th. Order forms were sent home last week. Students may dress out-of-uniform following the school out-of uniform-guidelines.

Wheelchair Needed

Does anyone have a wheelchair at home that you no longer need? Would you like to donate it to GA? We would like to have one in the Gathering Space for use on occasion in the church and school. If you are interested in donating, please contact the Parish Office at (513) 231-7440.

Extended Care Pickup Fish Fry Fridays

Due to the traffic for our Fish Fry on Fridays throughout Lent, the extended care pickup process will change. On Fridays during Lent, parents will need to park in the lower lot. Weather permitting, students will be outside until 4 pm. After 4 pm, preschool and Pre-K parents can pick up their children in the Old Gym by ringing the doorbell outside the doors closest to Beechmont. K-8 students can be picked up by ringing the doorbell at Bishop Rehring Hall.

Yearbook Orders

Orders may be placed directly online by visiting ybpay.com and entering the code 8713125. You will be required to enter your student’s name and grade to access our order form. Orders are due by March 28th. 

Spring Flower Sale

The Boy Scouts and the 8th grade class of 2025 are selling 12-inch combo hanging baskets. Orders are due March 31st. Flowers will be available for pickup on Monday, April 28th from 3:00-7:00pm in the GA Pavilion. Order online or fill out the attached order form and make a check payable to Troop 445. Paper order forms and checks can be dropped off at the church or school office.

Extended-Care Team Update

Rosemary Kapp and Carol Christen have been such a blessing over the past years as they have provided tremendous care for our Angels in our Extended Care program. This will be their last year running the program. We thank Rosemary and Carol for their involvement in the program and their dedication to our Angels!

If you are interested in taking over the program, or helping out occasionally, please reach out to Corey Stoops. We hope to staff our Extended Care team with people from our GA community. Click here for more details on the program. 

Knights of Columbus Scholarship Essay Contest

Our Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus is once again offering two $500 scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year to any IHM or Guardian Angels student currently in grades 3 through 7. The scholarships are based on an essay contest to encourage today's youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The application deadline is March 21st. Click here for more details.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch (11am-1pm) for the second half of the school year! Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained. If you are interested, please sign up!

8th Grade Fundraiser: Uniform Approved Sweatpants

Purchase your GA uniform-approved sweatpants and help support the GA Class of 2025. Pants come in either navy or gray and have both youth and adult sizes available. To purchase, click here.

PTA Open House

Come join us at Anderson Pub and Grill on Thursday, April 3rd at 7pm to discover more about the PTA and connect with other parents! Click here to RSVP.

Staff Appreciation Week

Staff Appreciation Week runs from April 7th - 11th. PTA is collecting snacks and treats for our staff. Please consider donating.

See below for a list of ideas on how you and your student(s) can show your appreciation for our wonderful staff.

GA Cheer Program Registration

All active parishioners, CCD students, and school students of GA entering K through 8th grade are welcome to participate in 📣 GA Cheer.

Registration Dates: April 2 – June 2, 2025

Fee: $75 per cheerleader 

GA Cheer is a fantastic way for students to build confidence, make friends, and show their school spirit while supporting our GA football teams! Cheerleaders will learn age-appropriate cheers, chants, and routines and perform at football games throughout the fall season. 

Registration opens April 2nd. For any questions, please contact Cheer Coordinator Amanda Frommling at afrommling@gmail.com. 

We can’t wait for an amazing season.

Go GA! ❤️💙 

Football Registration is now Open!  

ALL active parishioners, CCD & school students of GA in kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to participate. 

Registration is open through the end of April.  

Click here to register. 

Contact Tim Trucco, GA Football Director, with any questions or issues: football@gaboosters.org 

Preschool/ Pre-K Soccer Registration

Registration is now live for our Preschool/ Pre-K soccer program. The league is Friday nights on the GA football field. The season runs from April 11th- May 16th. Practice & scrimmage start at 6pm and will take place within the same hour.

Registration is $35 and includes a team shirt. 

Sign up here.

If you’d like to coach, please let us know when registering your child. 

Please email socceratga@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

Annual GA Dodgeball Competition

Come join us for an exciting evening of spirited competition at GA’s annual Dodgeball Tournament. Hang out with friends and meet new ones! 

Date: March 22nd, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm in the PC gym (play begins at 7:00 pm)

SPECTATORS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED! Music, food, beverages and lots of fun are all included. Help support the Athletic Boosters!!!

Player registration has ended, but you can still register as a spectator.

Price: $30 to watch, click here to register.

Please contact Jeremiah Badell or Chad Linz with questions.

Annual Athletic Boosters Golf Outing

What: The 2025 Angel Outing (formerly known as The GA Golf Outing)

When: Friday May 9^th, 2025

           12:00pm Shotgun Start

Where: California Golf Course

Registration is currently open. Please use the following link to register:

https://gaboosters.net/angelouting/

**IMPORTANT**  If you plan to register as a sponsor please click the “Sponsorship Registration” link. If your sponsorship level includes a foursome (see details when registering), no additional action is needed. If your sponsorship level does not include a foursome, you will need to register under the “Golf Registration” link.

Registration will close April 19^th at 12:00am.

Please reach out to Jimmy Ionna (ionnaj@yahoo.com) for any additional questions or sponsorship information. 

Track and Field Registration is Open!

The Guardian Angels Boosters are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Guardian Angels Track and Field season! Click here to register!

GA will sponsor track teams this spring season that will last from March to mid-May. Boys and girls from grades K through 8 are invited to join and compete in various sprints, distance, relays and field events. The teams are K-2nd (co-ed team but compete separately), Boys and Girls 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, and 7th & 8th grade age groups.

Different ages compete in different events including, 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m runs, 100m and 200m hurdles, 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 relays and High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put (softball throw for K-2nd) & Discus, so there is something for everyone! Time commitment will be 1 to 2 practices a week (younger grades 1 practice, older grades 2 practices) held at Nagel Middle School, with 7 meets that last about 2 hours on Saturdays (K-6th), and 7-8th grade meets are held on Friday evenings.

Playing another sport such as baseball, volleyball or soccer? No problem! This is a growing program and we are flexible about attendance, and can work around other sports. We had many athletes last year that play on top club teams that still made track work in their schedules and we were happy to have them! We welcome all athletes to make as many practices or meets as they can. We encourage multi-sport athletes, as track will make your child quicker, faster and more explosive for all other sports!

Please click here for the entire 2025 CYO Track and Field Meet Schedule.

See you in the Spring!

Send Photos for Boosters to Share on Social Media

If you have any team photos or stories you'd like featured on the GA Boosters Facebook page, please send them to marcom@gaboosters.org.

Red & White Passes

Red & White Passes are now available for purchase on the Athletic Boosters website. A Red & White Pass provides admission to all GA home sporting events for the 2024-2025 school year. Cost is $75 for a family pass and $40 for a grandparent pass. Please click here to purchase your pass.

Bid N' Buy

The annual GA Bid N' Buy is returning with the online auction running from June 12th-15th, 2025. This remains our parish’s largest fundraiser with proceeds providing operating support for our parish and its parish service organizations. Committee members are needed to plan and execute this large event. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Kay Froehlich (kfroehlich@gaparish.org/ 513-624-3146) for more details. It's a great way to get involved!

This is the last year that Jim & Kay Froehlich will chair the Bid N' Buy. They have been chairing this annual fundraiser since 2018 and we are grateful and appreciative of all their efforts! Thank you Jim & Kay! If you're interested in chairing the event in 2026, please contact our GA Business Manager, Mark Dulle.

Visit our Fish Fry!

We will hold a Fish Fry each Friday throughout Lent from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with both drive-thru and dine-in options available. There is no Fish Fry on Good Friday. For a menu and a full listing of fish fry activities, visit our parish website.

For the March 21st Fish Fry:

• Enjoy dinner hosted by the GA Athletic Boosters.
• Complimentary Kids Craft Corner and Face Painting will be offered.

For the March 28th Fish Fry:

• Enjoy dinner hosted by the GA Music Boosters and then head over to the Spring Musical to see our GA students perform Shrek Jr.
• Complimentary Kids Craft Corner and Face Painting will be offered.

For the April 4th Fish Fry:

• Stop in the Gathering Space on your way to the April 4th fish fry to drop off items for the class donation contest! Donations will be collected by grade level for the Guardian Angels Peanut Butter Ministry. The grade with the most donations will receive a pizza party and an 'out of uniform' day! Donation items needed are listed below. We will not be collecting homemade items for this collection.
• peanut butter
• jelly
• juice boxes or pouches
• prepackaged snacks (cookies, chips, pretzels, Cheez-Its, granola bars, etc.)

Children must be accompanied at all times. The playground and basketball hoops will be closed during these events due to the drive-thru line wrapping through the parking lot. 

Register Now for Vacation Bible School

Registration is now open for the St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes Vacation Bible School. Children who are entering Kindergarten through 4th grade are welcome to join. 

Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26

9:00 am to 12:00 pm on IHM’s campus

Click here to register. Please register each child separately. Registrations after May 17th will incur a late fee.

Click here for online payment. For cash/check payment, please mail or drop off to the Guardian Angels rectory (6531 Beechmont Avenue). Make checks payable to Guardian Angels. 

See the flyer for more details. Hope you can join us—it is sure to be a fun and exciting time!

High School Youth Group

For a full list of activities of High School Youth Group activities, click here for the March Youth Ministry Newsletter.

Stay in touch!

• General questions, email: youth@gaparish.org
• Click here to register to receive youth ministry text messages or text "SGGYOUTHGROUP" TO 84576
• Click here to sign up for the St. Gregory the Great Youth Ministry email list

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held on the third Sunday of every month during 10 am Mass. This program is for kids ages 3-7. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering to help, please email alisonr@sggparish.org.

Greeters and Gift Bearers Needed

Greeters and gift bearers are needed for all 3 weekend Masses. Please consider helping out in these important ministries! This helps the ushers prepare for Mass and not have to scramble to find gift bearers at the last minute. To sign up, click here. 

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 8-9 pm.

Where: Guardian Angels Church in Room B in the undercroft

Age: 20s - 40s

Join together with other women to expand your Catholic faith and build meaningful relationships as we dive into various faith studies from the Blessed is She, Rooted devotional. No prior knowledge or materials needed; come as you are! Contact the group at womensfaith@gaparish.org for more information.  

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

Men in their 20s – 40s are invited to join the Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship group. We meet from 8:30 – 9:30 pm in Room B at Guardian Angels on the date listed below. No religious background/experience is necessary and there is no preparation required. Each session is a stand-alone topic.

If you are interested in being added to our email distribution list, please email mensfaith@gaparish.org.

Knights of Columbus The Mission of the Family series: 

3/24/25 - The Gift of Children

4/7/25 - Healing in the Family

4/14/25 - Creating a Legacy of Faith

Fathers Team

Every Friday, GA Fathers meet at 6:05 am to discuss various topics of interest and importance to our roles as dads, husbands, and “brothers”. Each week is a different topic, with outside speakers occasionally. All GA fathers are invited to join in person in Room B (downstairs) or via Zoom. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the Zoom link and for any other info on the group.

School Masses

You can find a full schedule of school Masses on the calendar in Rediker. We will be livestreaming all of the All-School Masses through GA’s YouTube channel. 

Cookie Ministry

Guardian Angels School Cookie Ministry teams up with the Parish Peanut Butter group to feed families in need. The Peanut Butter group makes 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. GA students donate cookies. St. Francis Seraph Church in Over-the-Rhine gives the food to families in need. 

Students are asked to bring in two dozen cookies, brownies, or rice krispie bars on their classroom's designated day. Treats need to be bagged, with two treats per bag. Donations of juice boxes and prepackaged snacks are also needed. All 3rd Grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, March 24th. A complete schedule for the school year is attached. 

Attendance Line

If your child will be absent or late to school, please call the main school office by 8:00 a.m. each morning. All parents needing to report their child absent or late to school should call using the main school phone number (513) 624-3141.

Box Tops For Education

The Guardian Angels PTA collects Box Tops and uses the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. Box Tops is now on a digital platform. To participate, you’ll need to download the Box Tops App and scan your grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase. You’ll find more information here.

Kroger Community Rewards

Have you signed up for Kroger Community Rewards and designated GA as your beneficiary? The more families who register, the more money our school receives through the program. Kroger Community Rewards offers a great way for you to support our school's technology fund and you don't have to spend a penny. You can search for GA or use our NPO number, 80200. The amount Guardian Angels receives depends on the points our supporters rack up while grocery shopping.

Bulletin Advertising Available

Our bulletin publisher is looking for new advertisers and sponsors. Thanks to our sponsors, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to our parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation make the bulletin successful, and you attract customers! If interested, please email Sherry Montell or call/text her at 614-301-7444.

Advertisements and sponsorships can be purchased for a business, family, charity, in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One, or to support the church or a community service organization, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters. We appreciate your support.

Community News

Summer Camps at St. Xavier

Registration has opened for ALL St. Xavier Summer Camps grades 2-8. For more information please click here.

For rising 8th-grade boys only, St. X is offering a Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). Through a mix of academic, cultural, social, and athletic activities, the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) provides an excellent opportunity for students to become acquainted with life at St. X. Students will make a film, solve a puzzle, learn game strategies, and build and race a soap box derby car. Register your son for a fun-filled summer of meeting future classmates and having fun! Breakfast and lunch are included with the program. Breakfast will be available before classes begin (at 7:30 a.m.), and lunch is served at 11 a.m. After lunch there will be a fast-paced hour of team-based activities where students compete for prizes. Please contact John Ravenna at jravenna@stxavier.org if you have questions. Time: 8 am to 12:30 pm. Dates: June 9-27, Monday through Friday.



McNicholas High School Summer Camps

Find your way to McNicholas High School SUMMER CAMPS for fun, exploration, and creativity! We offer athletic, academic, and enrichment camps for students entering grades Kindergarten – 8th grade. Whether you want to develop your athletic skills, explore your artistic side, learn the art of French cooking, or build your STEM skills, we have something for you. Browse all our camp offerings and register: www.mcnhs.org/camps. Questions? Contact summer@mcnhs.org. See you this summer at McNicholas!



Events for Grade School Girls at Saint Ursula Academy

Wednesday, April 2 - Theater Preview Night - The Saint Ursula Academy Theatre Department invites 6th and 7th grade girls and a guest (parent guardian, friend) to attend the dress rehearsal of our spring play, Anne of Green Gables on April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets are limited and are on a first-come first-served basis.

Saturday, April 26 - Sneak Peek -  7th grade girls and parents are invited to take a "Sneak Peek" at SUA as student ambassadors lead tours of the campus. The event ends with a Hot "Dawg" lunch. 

Friday, May 9 - Girls' Night - We have planned several fun activities to help you get acquainted with Saint Ursula Academy. Play games, win prizes, meet girls from around the city, and MORE! This FREE event is open to current 6th and 7th grade girls. SUA will provide dinner. Parents are invited to a Q&A session from 5:15 - 6:00pm with optional tours from 6:00 - 6:30pm. It's going to be a PAWesome night!

June/July - Saint Ursula Academy Summer Camps - There's something for everyone this summer at Saint Ursula Academy! We have a wide variety of Athletic and Enrichment camps and can't wait to see Future Bulldogs on campus in June and July. To see the full list, visit https://www.saintursula.org/SummerCamps.aspx.

Information and registration for all of these events may be found at https://www.saintursula.org/Visit.aspx



Erickson Irish Dance Academy - Summer Camps

Registration is open for summer camps at Erickson Irish Dance Academy. Dancers from this academy visit GA annually to perform for our students and staff in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Laffalot Summer Camp

Registration is open now. Please check out the website for a camp near you.

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